Abstract:Majoritarian and purely revenue-based economic growth often ignores and leaves behind
minorities and marginalized communities, with their value in the economy being underestimated
and ignored. It is in such a climate that concerns arise for the importance of skill development
that affects the livelihoods of millions across the country, in a manner that is inclusive of
marginalized communities. This paper picks one particular community and geography -
Schedule Castes, Other Backward Castes, in Haryana, India. The study includes a vast collection
of analyzed and summarized secondary research, that is used to provide a background to the state
of Haryana, the need for skill development for the reserved castes, the existing policy initiatives
and schemes, their efficacy, and policy recommendations for the future. Reviews, studies, and
existing scholarship have been perused for insights into a solution for the inclusion of backward
castes in the journey towards economic and skill development. Finally, the study hopes to inform
students, academics, and policymakers of the existing situation, and utilizes a comparative
approach using models of caste-based inclusion in states such as Bihar, to highlight the need for
future initiatives.

The International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research Inviting Papers/Articles for Current Issue Volume 4 No. 9 September 2019.
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